Tyco's Talks to Buy Williams Stall,
Mostly Over Pricing Differences

Tyco International Ltd.'s talks to acquire Britain's Williams PLC have stalled, mostly over the price, according to a person close to the negotiations.

The deal, valued at about $6 billion, could be called off. Williams executives have been seeking at least 500 pence ($7.93) a share, equivalent to about a 28% premium to its closing price on June 4, when the latest round of talks was disclosed.